Arr! Th' Lakers be signin' Anthony Davis t' an NBA-record booty-filled pact, keepin' him aboard till 2028: tale says!
2023-08-04
Arr, me hearties! The Los Angeles Lakers be quick as a scurvy dog, signin' the mighty four-time All-NBA first-team scallywag, Anthony Davis, to a grand three-year, maximum extension on a fine Friday. Buckos be sailin' towards victory, aye!
All-Star center Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement on a three-year, $186 million contract extension. This is the richest annual extension in NBA history, with Davis set to earn an average of $62 million per season. The extension will keep Davis with the Lakers until the 2028 NBA season, earning a total of $270 million.The Lakers recognized Davis as a centerpiece in their starting five and wanted to make it worth his while to stay with the team. Davis had $84 million remaining on his contract over the next two years before free agency, but the Lakers made a generous offer to keep him in the purple and gold.
Davis became eligible for an extension on Friday, and the Lakers wasted no time in finalizing the deal. General Manager Rob Pelinka and agent Rich Paul worked quickly to get the agreement done.
Pelinka spoke highly of Davis, praising him as a player and a leader. He acknowledged Davis' contributions to the Lakers, including helping them win a championship. Davis will continue to be LeBron James' partner in the Lakers' starting lineup, as James returns for his 21st season in the league.
Although Davis has dealt with injuries in the past, he is a formidable presence on the court. Last season, he shot a career-best 56.3% from the field and averaged 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. This upcoming season will mark Davis' 12th year in the NBA and his fifth with the Lakers.
As a four-time All-NBA first-team selection, Davis has already won a championship with the Lakers in the 2020 bubble campaign. His extension solidifies his future with the team and ensures that he will continue to be a force in the league.